As public defenders we are witnesses to the lies told by cops to justify their racist policing and prosecutions. Police plant evidence, falsify documents, lie about why they arrest or use force and lie while testifying under oath. Below is a thread with my contribution.
I’m getting scared that we’re forgetting Breonna Taylor- those cops haven’t even been arrested. Please remember black women. Please let’s keep fighting for her.
The NYPD has been systematically depriving protestors who have been arrested of their legal rights and property, holding them for over 24 hours in crowded cells, and refusing to give information about their whereabouts.
Received confirmation from @NYCMayorsOffice that legal and medical support for arrested protestors are “essential” and exempt from the curfew. Thank you @AMDanQuart and @SenatorBiaggi for getting to the bottom of this.
.@EliNorthrup, BxD’s Criminal Defense Policy Counsel, sharing the story of his client who had his life turn around thanks to bail reform.
There are hundreds of success stories in court that don’t make it into the media.
On way home from inspiring #NAEA19 Some things: #ArtsEd makes your life better so support your communities’ art educators. Hanging out with 5k #arteducators is the best gig. So much creativity, joy, empathy, smarts and 🌈 style in one block of Boston. #VisualArtsEdMatters
Sens. Collins, Murkowski, & Flake:
You have heard Dr. Ford’s testimony. You have reviewed the information she has provided, including a polygraph report. She has identified an eye-witness. She’s prepared to cooperate with FBI investigators.
History is watching.
Every NYer who is arrested & charged with a crime, regardless of where they were born, have constitutional rights to come to the courthouse to request due process & seek justice. BxD & @LegalAidNYC attorneys protesting NOW yet another ICE courthouse arrest #ICEOut#ICEFreeJustice
Our co-host @annajanejoyner lives on the Gulf Coast and witnessed the horrifying impacts of the BP oil spill. It would mean a lot to her if could take 2 mins and send a note to your representatives opposing Trump's horrible plan: https://t.co/7FLlO8vsLL via @NRDC
If a shutdown meant billionaires and corporations wouldn’t get their tax cuts, Trump and Republicans would be in overdrive. But when it comes to protecting immigrant children and providing 9 million kids with health care, they are less interested.